Construction Industry
DOWNLOAD
Download Construction Industry PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. Click Download or Read Online button to get Construction Industry book now. This website allows unlimited access to, at the time of writing, more than 1.5 million titles, including hundreds of thousands of titles in various foreign languages. If the content not found or just blank you must refresh this page
The Global Construction Industry
DOWNLOAD
Author : Wolfgang Paul Strassmann
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
The Global Construction Industry written by Wolfgang Paul Strassmann and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Business & Economics categories.
Analyses international contracting from the 1950s. Countries are treated separately.
Describing Construction
DOWNLOAD
Author : Rick Best
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2022-09-16
Describing Construction written by Rick Best and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-16 with Business & Economics categories.
This third book from editors Rick Best and Jim Meikle brings together and presents insights into a number of key concepts in the study of construction firms, projects and the group of activities that loosely define the construction industry. The value for readers comes from the collection of a variety of topics in a single volume, which provide a basic understanding of the complexities of construction as more than a set of practical concerns such as labour management and materials handling. Instead, the focus is on analysis of the industry and its component parts from the viewpoints of construction economists and others seeking to understand the drivers and challenges that shape an area of economic activity that is a major contributor in all economies. The aim of this book is to provide an overview and discussion of several aspects of what makes construction tick. It is unlike other industry sectors in many ways, being project-based with often intense competition for work. Where the first book, Measuring Construction, focused on particular areas associated with quantifying various aspects of construction activity and the second, Accounting for Construction, looked more at how we record and report on construction activity, Describing Construction gives readers the views of experts in the field of how the construction industry is described, what its make-up is, it even asks the question: is construction a single industry? This book will change the way most readers understand the ‘construction industry’, whatever that may be, not from the point of view of visible on-site activities, but through a scientific approach to analysis and understanding of how projects, firms and various sectors of the industry work and how things are changing and may continue to change in future. It is essential reading for students and researchers in construction management, quantity surveying, architecture and engineering.
Economic Theory And The Construction Industry
DOWNLOAD
Author : Patricia M. Hillebrandt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974
Economic Theory And The Construction Industry written by Patricia M. Hillebrandt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Business & Economics categories.
UK. Monograph on the economics of the construction industry - presents an economic analysis of supply and demand functions, types of cost relationship, pricing, competition, profits, etc., and covers relevant areas of economic theory. References.
The Construction Industry In Asia
DOWNLOAD
Author : A. Nagabushana Rau
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
The Construction Industry In Asia written by A. Nagabushana Rau and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Construction industry categories.
Social Enterprise In The Construction Industry
DOWNLOAD
Author : Martin Loosemore
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-08-27
Social Enterprise In The Construction Industry written by Martin Loosemore and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-27 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Through the emerging lens of social enterprise, this book examines how the global construction industry can engage more effectively with the communities in which it builds, addressing disadvantage and environmental degradation to leave a positive legacy for future generations. Combining insights from leading research and real-life case studies of social enterprise in the construction sector, the result is a practical framework which will help social enterprises, clients, consultants and construction firms work collectively to build a thriving social enterprise sector. Readers of this timely book will learn to embrace social enterprise and an important new sector in the global construction industry. They will learn to see community involvement as an opportunity rather than a risk, and fully understand the broader role they can play in building a fairer and more sustainable society.
Construction Quality And The Economy
DOWNLOAD
Author : Low Sui Pheng
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-01-08
Construction Quality And The Economy written by Low Sui Pheng and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-08 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book discusses the relationship between construction quality and the state of the Singapore national economy, and describes how construction quality is affected as contracting firms strategically manage issues relating to profitability and survivability during economic boom and bust cycles. Adopting a three-pronged approach to explain the key issues, the book first explains the effect of the state of the Singapore national economy (boom or bust) on the construction quality delivered by contracting firms. Secondly, it explains how contracting firms respond to the performance of the national economy through their dynamic bidding strategies, leading to significant quality trade-offs in some instances, especially when there is imprecise market information. Thirdly, it recommends various strategic measures that key stakeholders and government policy-makers can take to circumvent the quality trade-off in the construction industry when faced with dynamic fluctuations in the performance of the national economy. Although the book focuses on Singapore, it appeals to a global audience since countries worldwide (and their respective building-related stakeholders) face the same issues in terms of the time–cost–quality trade-off decision-making process involving the entire supply chain.
Building A World Class Construction Industry
DOWNLOAD
Author : Mohammed Fadhil Dulaimi
language : en
Publisher: Singapore University Press
Release Date : 2001
Building A World Class Construction Industry written by Mohammed Fadhil Dulaimi and has been published by Singapore University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The construction industry has developed an image of being the least developed sector of the economy in most countries. The industry is consistently being accused of failing its customers and providing products and services that do not meet expectations. The C21 steering committee has led a national review of the state of the construction industry in Singapore, which was completed, with the publication of the C21 report in October 1999. The report provided an analysis of the state of the industry and a set of recommendations. The committee set a vision for the construction industry for the 21st century to be a world-class builder in the knowledge age. This study builds on the work of the C21 Steering Committee and working groups, and the conclusions of the C21 report. The eight-month study addresses the question of how Singapore's construction industry can change and improve itself. The study starts with a comparison of the C21 report with similar reviews in the UK and Australia. The main fundamental problems and challenges facing the construction industry are not unique but universal. The latest review in the UK, which was one of several in the last 50 years, was different as it was mainly client led. The Australian initiative was part of a national action agenda to improve the different sectors of the industry. This had an impact on the nature of the conclusions and recommendations. The study examined the impact of the C21 report on the construction industry. The study received and analysed survey responses from 200 companies involved in construction including clients, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, specialist contractors, suppliers and manufacturers. The study has established that the level of awareness of the C21 report is not high. Also the respondents provided only moderate support to the potential of the C21 to improve the state of the industry. Therefore, the study strongly recommends a more effective dissemination program to inform the industry of the rationale and philosophies of C21. This program should include discussion forums and feedback on the barriers and enablers for greater improvements. The study has identified 12 key factors that are seen to impede the attempts of the industry to improve its business activities. The industry has, collectively, also identified the main problems to be: client focus on the lowest price at the tendering stage; and the narrow profit margins in construction business activities. However, the different sectors in the industry expressed different views. The study then examined the C21 strategic thrusts and studied the possible enablers and motivators that would help the industry to achieve improvements under nine several categories. The study also explored the differing views in the different groupings. Upon closer examination of the results of the study, one theme that underpins many of the potential solutions is that sustained improvement in a market driven economy can only be recognized by creating the market forces that would demand these improvements. Therefore, the study recommends that an effective way to improve construction business is to adopt a market driven agenda for improvement aimed at delivering changes and improvements that are focused on providing better value products and services to the customer. A key to the achievement of this aim is for the clients of the construction industry led by the biggest among them, to adopt practices that would facilitate this change and empower the industry to realize its potential.
The Construction Industry
DOWNLOAD
Author : George Ofori
language : en
Publisher: NUS Press
Release Date : 1990
The Construction Industry written by George Ofori and has been published by NUS Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Business & Economics categories.
This basic text offers a comprehensive and fundamental description of the construction industry and the construction process, citing examples from several countries at various stages of development. It considers the features of the industry, describes factors influencing the demand for, and supply of construction, problems facing the industry and ways of planning for and managing its development.The book should be a basic source of information on the construction industry for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in architecture, construction management, quantity surveying, related engineering fields and estate management. It should also be of relevance to administrators of the construction industry.
Construction Industry Review
DOWNLOAD
Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Construction Industry Review written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Construction industry categories.
Contractual Procedures In The Construction Industry
DOWNLOAD
Author : Allan Ashworth
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-03-13
Contractual Procedures In The Construction Industry written by Allan Ashworth and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-13 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry 7th edition aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject, and reinforces the changes that are taking place within the construction industry. The book looks at contract law within the context of construction contracts, it examines the different procurement routes that have evolved over time and the particular aspects relating to design and construction, lean methods of construction and the advantages and disadvantages of PFI/PPP and its variants. It covers the development of partnering, supply chain management, design and build and the way that the clients and professions have adapted to change in the procurement of buildings and engineering projects. This book is an indispensable companion for students taking undergraduate courses in Building and Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management and Project Management. It is also suitable for students on HND/C courses in Building and Construction Management as well as foundation degree courses in Building and Construction Management. Key features of the new edition include: A revised chapter covering the concept of value for money in line with the greater emphasis on added value throughout the industry today. A new chapter covering developments in information technology applications (building information modelling, blockchains, data analytics, smart contracts and others) and construction procurement. Deeper coverage of the strategies that need to be considered in respect of contract selection. Improved discussion of sustainability and the increasing importance of resilience in the built environment. Concise descriptions of some the more important construction case laws.